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"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."

John Dewey

The foundation has begun to develop an educational program, SportsDay USA, specifically directed toward schoolchildren, that will address the realities of career success in sport. Produced in partnership with individual state sports Halls of Fame, legends of American sport will speak to students in communities and classrooms around the country about setting life goals and attaining them. During their visits, these sports stars will emphasize the importance of education and non-dependence upon college athletic scholarships or the expectations of multi-million dollar professional contracts, while encouraging students to stay in school to receive a solid foundation upon which to chart a course for their future.

When available, elementary and secondary school student-athletes can choose to join the foundation's American Athletic Club, a scholar-athlete program. The achievements of 100 of the finest senior high school student-athletes in the nation will be annually recognized by the presentation of the foundation's Academic All-Star Award and accompanying continuing-education grant.

As funding allows, Foundation Fellowships for the study and formal presentation of specific sports topics will be offered annually in both print research and electronic media production.

The foundation will also produce a series of sports lectures and panel discussions (Thursdays at Eight), seminars, sports clinics, and sports dinners (NSF Hot Stove League) featuring athletic legends, coaches, officials, sports management and marketing personnel, and sports journalists.

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